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November 4, 1986 · Mooney M20D · N5988Q
Johnson, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Johnson, AR
Aircraft
Mooney M20D
Tail Number
N5988Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA013
THE PLT HAD ATTEMPTED A LOCALIZER APCH TO FAYETTEVILLE, AK, AND STATED THAT HIS VOR INDICATOR WOULD NOT HOLD COURSE. THE PLT THEN ELECTED TO ABORT THE APCH AND LAND AT A PVT STRIP NEAR THE FAYETTEVILLE VOR. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO LAND AT THE STRIP BUT ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, HE HELD ENG POWER TOO LONG AND DID NOT BEGIN BRAKING UNTIL 1000 FT OF RWY LENGTH REMAINED. A WITNESS STATED THE PLT ATTEMPTED A GROUND LOOP, BUT THE ACFT SLID SIDEWAYS UNTIL STRIKING A STEEL POST AND WIRE BARRIER.
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THE PLT HAD ATTEMPTED A LOCALIZER APCH TO FAYETTEVILLE, AK, AND STATED THAT HIS VOR INDICATOR WOULD NOT HOLD COURSE. THE PLT THEN ELECTED TO ABORT THE APCH AND LAND AT A PVT STRIP NEAR THE FAYETTEVILLE VOR. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO LAND AT THE STRIP BUT ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, HE HELD ENG POWER TOO LONG AND DID NOT BEGIN BRAKING UNTIL 1000 FT OF RWY LENGTH REMAINED. A WITNESS STATED THE PLT ATTEMPTED A GROUND LOOP, BUT THE ACFT SLID SIDEWAYS UNTIL STRIKING A STEEL POST AND WIRE BARRIER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportRazorback (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20D
Tail NumberN5988Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:58
Weather SourceWFAC